:root {
    --c-deep: #020f1e;
    --c-navy: #041428;
    --c-ocean: #053461;
    --c-blue: #0a5fa8;
    --c-sky: #1a80cc;
    --c-aqua: #22a4d4;
    --c-foam: #6dd5f5;
    --c-ice: #b8eafb;
    --c-white: #ffffff;
    --c-off: #f0f7fc;
    --c-mist: #e4f3fb;
    --c-ink: #08152b;
    --c-grey: #5a7a8e;
    --vppl-muted: #64748b;

    --grad-deep: linear-gradient(135deg, #020f1e 0%, #041428 40%, #053461 100%);
    --grad-ocean: linear-gradient(160deg, #053461 0%, #0a5fa8 50%, #1a80cc 100%);
    --grad-hero: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(2, 15, 30, .88) 0%, rgba(4, 20, 40, .65) 55%, rgba(10, 95, 168, .25) 100%);

    --sh-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(2, 15, 30, .12);
    --sh-md: 0 10px 40px rgba(2, 15, 30, .18);
    --sh-lg: 0 24px 70px rgba(2, 15, 30, .28);
    --sh-xl: 0 40px 100px rgba(2, 15, 30, .38);

    --r-sm: 10px;
    --r-md: 18px;
    --r-lg: 26px;
    --r-xl: 36px;

    --c-dark: #0f172a;
    --c-accent: #0ea5e9;
    --c-blue-deep: #2563eb;
    --c-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --grad-primary: linear-gradient(90deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0B5F9F 100%);

    --vppl-primary: #2293c4;
    --vppl-primary-soft: rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.1);
    --vppl-dark: #0f172a;
    --vppl-card-bg: linear-gradient(90deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0B5F9F 100%);
    --white: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;

    --vpp-ft-white: #ffffff;
    --vpp-ft-dark-footer: #0a4d69;
    /* Slightly darker shade for the bottom bar */

}


*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth
}

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--c-off);
    color: var(--c-grey);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--c-aqua);
    color: #fff
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--c-deep)
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--grad-ocean);
    border-radius: 3px
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vppl-h2 {
        font-size: 30px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vppl-btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .vppl-btn-group>* {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
.aq2-display {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.06;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: var(--c-ink);
}

.aq2-display em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-sky), var(--c-aqua));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.aq2-display--light {
    color: #fff
}

.aq2-display--light em {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-foam), var(--c-ice));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.aq2-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-aqua);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aq2-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-sky), var(--c-aqua));
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aq2-label--light {
    color: var(--c-foam)
}

.aq2-label--light::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-foam), var(--c-ice))
}

/* ── BUTTON ── */
.aq2-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px 38px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25, .8, .25, 1), box-shadow .35s;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.aq2-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
    transition: background .35s;
}

.aq2-btn:hover::before {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08)
}

.aq2-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px)
}

.aq2-btn--primary {
    background: var(--grad-ocean);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 95, 168, .38);
}

.aq2-btn--primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(10, 95, 168, .55)
}

.aq2-btn--glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.aq2-btn--glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18)
}

.aq2-btn__arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    transition: transform .35s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aq2-btn:hover .aq2-btn__arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px)
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════ HERO ═══ */
.aq2-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 650px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.aq2-hero__swiper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%
}

.aq2-hero__slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%
}

.aq2-hero__slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    animation: aq2Ken 9s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes aq2Ken {
    from {
        transform: scale(1.1) translateX(15px)
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.0) translateX(0)
    }
}

.aq2-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--grad-hero)
}

.aq2-hero__noise {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: .03;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 200px;
}

.aq2-hero__scanlines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0, transparent 3px, rgba(0, 0, 0, .012) 3px, rgba(0, 0, 0, .012) 4px);
}

/* Animated geometry rings */
.aq2-hero__geo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden
}

.aq2-geo-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(109, 213, 245, .12);
    animation: aq2GeoPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.aq2-geo-ring:nth-child(1) {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    bottom: -5%;
    right: 5%;
    animation-delay: 0s
}

.aq2-geo-ring:nth-child(2) {
    width: 660px;
    height: 660px;
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -3%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
    animation-duration: 10s
}

.aq2-geo-ring:nth-child(3) {
    width: 900px;
    height: 900px;
    bottom: -28%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
    animation-duration: 12s
}

.aq2-geo-ring:nth-child(4) {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    top: 15%;
    left: -5%;
    border-color: rgba(109, 213, 245, .07);
    animation-delay: 2s;
    animation-duration: 9s
}

@keyframes aq2GeoPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: .8;
        transform: scale(.97)
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .3;
        transform: scale(1.03)
    }
}

/* Floating particles container */
.aq2-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden
}

.aq2-hero__bottom-fade {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--c-off) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.aq2-hero__content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18%;
    left: 8%;
    z-index: 6;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.aq2-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(109, 213, 245, .12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(109, 213, 245, .22);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--c-ice);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    animation: aq2FadeUp .8s ease both;
}

.aq2-hero__dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--c-foam);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--c-foam);
    animation: aq2DotPing 2.5s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes aq2DotPing {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(.6);
        opacity: .4
    }
}

.aq2-hero__title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.04;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    animation: aq2FadeUp .9s .15s ease both;
}

.aq2-hero__title em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-foam), var(--c-ice));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.aq2-hero__divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-foam), transparent);
    margin: 22px 0;
    animation: aq2FadeUp 1s .28s ease both;
}

.aq2-hero__sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);
    max-width: 460px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    animation: aq2FadeUp 1s .32s ease both;
}

.aq2-hero__actions {
    margin-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: aq2FadeUp 1.1s .46s ease both;
}

.aq2-hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 7%;
    z-index: 6;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    animation: aq2FadeUp 1.2s .6s ease both;
}

.aq2-hero__scroll-text {
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}

.aq2-hero__scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, .4), transparent);
    animation: aq2ScrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes aq2ScrollLine {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scaleY(1);
        transform-origin: top;
        opacity: 1
    }

    50% {
        transform: scaleY(.4);
        opacity: .4
    }
}

.aq2-hero .swiper-button-next,
.aq2-hero .swiper-button-prev {
    color: #fff !important;
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    background: rgba(2, 15, 30, .35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.aq2-hero .swiper-button-next:hover,
.aq2-hero .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 95, 168, .55);
    transform: scale(1.08)
}

.aq2-hero .swiper-button-next::after,
.aq2-hero .swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 900
}

.aq2-hero .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45) !important
}

.aq2-hero .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: #fff !important;
    width: 22px !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   AQ2 HERO – MOBILE VIEW
   ≤ 768px
═══════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .aq2-hero {
        height: auto;
        min-height: max-content;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Reduce heavy visual layers */
    .aq2-hero__geo,
    .aq2-hero__scanlines,
    .aq2-hero__noise {
        display: none;
    }

    .aq2-hero__bottom-fade {
        height: 120px;
    }

    /* HERO CONTENT */
    .aq2-hero__content {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        padding: 0 18px;
        margin-top: auto;
        margin-bottom: 90px;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .aq2-hero__eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 16px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 6px 16px;
        letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    }

    .aq2-hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.6rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .aq2-hero__divider {
        margin: 18px auto;
    }

    .aq2-hero__sub {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin: 0 auto;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* CTA BUTTONS */
    .aq2-hero__actions {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 24px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .aq2-hero__actions a {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 260px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* SCROLL INDICATOR */
    .aq2-hero__scroll {
        right: 50%;
        bottom: 18px;
        transform: translateX(50%);
    }

    .aq2-hero__scroll-text {
        writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }

    .aq2-hero__scroll-line {
        height: 34px;
    }

    /* SWIPER CONTROLS */
    .aq2-hero .swiper-button-next,
    .aq2-hero .swiper-button-prev {
        width: 42px !important;
        height: 42px !important;
        display: none;
        /* swipe only on mobile */
    }

    .aq2-hero .swiper-pagination {
        bottom: 20px !important;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
       DIAGONAL SECTION CLIPS
    ═══════════════════════════════════ */
.aq2-clip-top {
    clip-path: polygon(0 4%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    margin-top: -3vw;
    padding-top: 10vw
}

.aq2-clip-both {
    clip-path: polygon(0 4%, 100% 0, 100% 96%, 0 100%);
    margin-top: -3vw;
    padding-top: 10vw;
    padding-bottom: 10vw;
    margin-bottom: -3vw
}

.aq2-clip-bottom {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 96%, 0 100%);
    padding-bottom: 7vw;
    margin-bottom: -3vw
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════ TICKER ═══ */
.aq2-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 13px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10
}

.aq2-ticker--light {
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 97, .06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 53, 97, .06)
}

.aq2-ticker--dark {
    background: var(--grad-deep)
}

.aq2-ticker__track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: aq2Tick 42s linear infinite
}

.aq2-ticker__track--rev {
    animation: aq2TickRev 36s linear infinite
}

@keyframes aq2Tick {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0)
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%)
    }
}

@keyframes aq2TickRev {
    from {
        transform: translateX(-50%)
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(0)
    }
}

.aq2-ticker__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 32px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--c-ocean);
}

.aq2-ticker--dark .aq2-ticker__item {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7)
}

.aq2-ticker__sep {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--c-aqua);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: .5
}

.aq2-ticker--dark .aq2-ticker__sep {
    background: var(--c-foam)
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════ DARK CLIENTS SECTION ═══ */
.aq2-clients {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--c-deep);
    /* Use your deepest color */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient Fades for the edges - adjusted for dark background */
.aq2-clients::before,
.aq2-clients::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 15vw;
    /* Responsive width */
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aq2-clients::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-deep), transparent);
}

.aq2-clients::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--c-deep), transparent);
}

.aq2-clients__head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.aq2-clients__head-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--c-ice);
    /* Light color for contrast on dark */
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.aq2-clients__head-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-ocean);
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
}

/* The Scrolling Track */
.aq2-clients__track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    align-items: center;
    animation: aq2Tick 40s linear infinite;
    /* Increased speed slightly for better feel */
}

.aq2-clients__track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.aq2-clients__logo {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 180px;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.aq2-clients__logo img {
    max-width: 200px;
    max-height: 90px;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Key Change: Invert logos if they are black, and make them subtle */
    /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.5);  */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.aq2-clients__logo:hover img {
    /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(1); */
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Smooth Animation */
@keyframes aq2Tick {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
       PRODUCTS — 2-layer parallax
    ═══════════════════════════════════ */
.aq2-products {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    overflow: hidden
}

.aq2-products__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30%;
    width: 160%;
    height: 160%;
    object-fit: cover;
    will-change: transform
}

.aq2-products__depth {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(10, 95, 168, .18) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
}

.aq2-products__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(2, 15, 30, .96) 0%, rgba(5, 52, 97, .92) 100%);
}

.aq2-products__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2
}

.aq2-plist__item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 22px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    transition: padding-left .35s, border-color .35s;
    cursor: default;
}

.aq2-plist__item:hover {
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-color: rgba(34, 164, 212, .2)
}

.aq2-plist__item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none
}

.aq2-plist__bar {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-aqua);
    border-radius: 2px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 0;
    transition: width .35s, margin-right .35s;
}

.aq2-plist__item:hover .aq2-plist__bar {
    width: 22px;
    margin-right: 12px
}

.aq2-plist__name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px
}

.aq2-plist__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45)
}

.aq2-plist__tag {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-foam);
    background: rgba(109, 213, 245, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(109, 213, 245, .15);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ══════════════ BACKGROUNDS ══════════════ */
.wave-bg-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.c-dark {
    color: var(--c-dark);
}

.wave-svg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.main-bg {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('../images/background/waves_shape1.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    /* background-attachment: fixed; */
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ══════════════ HERO SECTION ══════════════ */
.aq-hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    /* Reduced for mobile */
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#cursor-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
}

/* ══════════════ IMAGE STACK (Mobile Responsive) ══════════════ */
.image-stack {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    /* Smaller height for mobile */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.liquid-frame {
    position: absolute;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 6px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: border-radius 1s ease-in-out;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.frame-main {
    width: 260px;
    /* Scaled down for mobile */
    height: 300px;
    z-index: 5;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-60%);
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
}

.frame-sub {
    width: 180px;
    /* Scaled down for mobile */
    height: 200px;
    z-index: 4;
    right: 5%;
    top: 5%;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 70%;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.liquid-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ══════════════ TEXT & TYPOGRAPHY ══════════════ */
.reveal-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}

.reveal-item {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
}

.display-text {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--c-dark);
}

.accent-gradient {
    color: var(--c-accent);
}

.feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.btn-main {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: var(--c-dark);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-dark);
    transition: 0.3s;
    width: 100%;
    /* Full width on mobile */
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.stats-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: white;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 20;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

/* ══════════════ DESKTOP OVERRIDES ══════════════ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .aq-hero-section {
        padding: 100px 0;
    }

    .image-stack {
        height: 600px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .frame-main {
        width: 400px;
        height: 450px;
        left: 5%;
        transform: none;
    }

    .frame-sub {
        width: 300px;
        height: 320px;
        right: 0;
        top: 10%;
    }

    .btn-main {
        width: auto;
    }

    .stats-pill {
        top: 5%;
        right: 5%;
        padding: 12px 25px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .image-stack {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* --- Interactive Background Canvas --- */
#fluid-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f0f7ff);
}

.aqua-eng-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.aqua-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Header Section --- */
.aqua-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.aqua-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vppl-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vppl-primary);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.2);
}

.aqua-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.aqua-desc {
    color: var(--vppl-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Grid & Modern Cards --- */
.aqua-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   AQUA CARD – FINAL VERSION
══════════════════════════════════ */
.aqua-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);

    border: 1px solid var(--c-accent);
    border-radius: 24px;

    padding: 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.12);
}

/* CARD CONTENT */
.aqua-card-sub {
    color: var(--vppl-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.aqua-card-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.aqua-card-text {
    color: var(--vppl-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* FOOTER */
.aqua-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.aqua-tag {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.aqua-btn {
    background: var(--vppl-card-bg);
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Force white text for links */
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    /* Removed duplicate */
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    /* Changed to inline-flex for better link behavior */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.3);
}

.aqua-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.4);
    color: #1a7ba5;
}

.aqua-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}


.aqua-card-extra {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Navigation Actions Container */
.aqua-actions {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.aqua-view-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #1e293b;
    /* Dark Slate */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #1e293b;
}

/* Hover State: Navigate/Action Style */
.aqua-view-more:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #2293c4 !important;
    /* Your VPPL Accent Blue */
    border-color: #2293c4;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.2);
}

/* Icon Animation on Hover */
.aqua-view-more svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aqua-view-more:hover svg {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   HOVER STATE – AS REQUESTED
══════════════════════════════════ */

.aqua-card:hover {
    background: var(--vppl-card-bg);
    border-color: var(--vppl-card-bg);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* TEXT → WHITE ON HOVER */
.aqua-card:hover .aqua-card-sub,
.aqua-card:hover .aqua-card-title,
.aqua-card:hover .aqua-card-text,
.aqua-card:hover .aqua-tag {
    color: #fff;
}

/* BUTTON INVERT ON HOVER */
.aqua-card:hover .aqua-btn {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vppl-card-bg);
}

/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aqua-eng-section {
        padding: 60px 15px;
    }

    .aqua-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ========================= */
/* SECTION */
/* ========================= */

.aq-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: url("../images/background/waves_shape1.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* Gradient Animated Overlay */
.aq-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--vppl-card-bg);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientFlow 12s ease infinite;
    opacity: 0.92;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Floating Bubble Layer */
.aq-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 20%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0%, transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 18%);
    animation: bubbleRise 18s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Ensure Content Above Effects */
.aq-section>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ===================== */
/* ANIMATIONS */
/* ===================== */

@keyframes gradientFlow {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

@keyframes bubbleRise {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-35px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

/* ========================= */
/* FLOATING BUBBLES */
/* ========================= */

.bubbles {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bubbles span {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow:
        inset -6px -6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
        0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    animation: rise linear infinite;
}

/* Individual bubble sizes, positions & speeds */

/* 30 bubbles with variation */

.bubbles span:nth-child(1) {
    left: 2%;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    animation-duration: 9s;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(2) {
    left: 6%;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(3) {
    left: 10%;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    animation-duration: 11s;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(4) {
    left: 15%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(5) {
    left: 20%;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    animation-duration: 14s;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(6) {
    left: 25%;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(7) {
    left: 30%;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    animation-duration: 8s;
    animation-delay: 5s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(8) {
    left: 35%;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    animation-duration: 17s;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(9) {
    left: 40%;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    animation-duration: 13s;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(10) {
    left: 45%;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    animation-duration: 19s;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(11) {
    left: 50%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    animation-duration: 10s;
    animation-delay: 7s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(12) {
    left: 55%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(13) {
    left: 60%;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    animation-duration: 12s;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(14) {
    left: 65%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    animation-duration: 23s;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(15) {
    left: 70%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    animation-duration: 15s;
    animation-delay: 5s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(16) {
    left: 75%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    animation-duration: 21s;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(17) {
    left: 80%;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    animation-duration: 9s;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(18) {
    left: 85%;
    width: 33px;
    height: 33px;
    animation-duration: 16s;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(19) {
    left: 90%;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    animation-duration: 11s;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(20) {
    left: 95%;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(21) {
    left: 12%;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    animation-duration: 14s;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(22) {
    left: 32%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    animation-duration: 18s;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(23) {
    left: 52%;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    animation-duration: 12s;
    animation-delay: 7s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(24) {
    left: 72%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    animation-duration: 22s;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(25) {
    left: 88%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    animation-duration: 15s;
    animation-delay: 5s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(26) {
    left: 18%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    animation-duration: 10s;
    animation-delay: 8s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(27) {
    left: 42%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    animation-duration: 19s;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(28) {
    left: 66%;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    animation-duration: 13s;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(29) {
    left: 78%;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    animation-duration: 17s;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

.bubbles span:nth-child(30) {
    left: 94%;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    animation-duration: 11s;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes rise {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-130vh) scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ========================= */
/* WAVES */
/* ========================= */

.wave {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 200%;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 43%;
    animation: waveMove 18s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

.wave.top {
    top: -60px;
}

.wave.bottom {
    bottom: -60px;
    animation-duration: 25s;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

@keyframes waveMove {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(-25%) rotate(1deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

/* ========================= */
/* CONTENT */
/* ========================= */

.aq-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: auto;
}

.aq-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.aq-label {
    display: inline-block;

    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;

    padding: 8px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;

    background: var(--vppl-primary-soft);
    color: var(--vppl-ligh);

    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

    opacity: 0.95;
}

.aq-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--bg-light);
}

.aq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.aq-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all .4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.aq-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(12px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.aq-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.aq-row:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.aq-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: .3s;
    color: var(--bg-light);
}

.aq-row:hover .aq-num {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.aq-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.aq-row-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--bg-light);
}

.aq-row-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 720px;
    color: var(--bg-light);

}

/* ========================= */
/* RESPONSIVE */
/* ========================= */

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .aq-section {
        padding: 90px 18px;
    }

    .aq-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .aq-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .wave {
        height: 80px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:480px) {
    .aq-section {
        padding: 70px 15px;
    }

    .aq-row {
        padding: 22px 16px;
    }
}

.vppl-testimonial-space {
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background-color: var(--vppl-bg-light);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.vppl-testi-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


.vppl-testimonial-space {
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background-color: var(--vppl-bg-light);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.vppl-testi-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.vppl-testi-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vppl-testi-badge {
    background: rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.1);
    color: var(--vppl-primary);
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.vppl-testi-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.vppl-testi-subtitle {
    color: var(--vppl-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Grid --- */
.vppl-testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* --- Card Design --- */
.vppl-testi-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.vppl-testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--vppl-primary);
}

/* Featured Card (Middle/Accent) */
.vppl-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2293c4 0%, #1a749c 100%);
}

.vppl-featured .vppl-testi-text,
.vppl-featured .vppl-testi-name {
    color: var(--white);
}

.vppl-featured .vppl-testi-role {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.vppl-featured .vppl-testi-avatar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
}

.vppl-featured .vppl-quote-icon {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* --- Quote Icon --- */
.vppl-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.1);
}

.vppl-testi-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Card Footer --- */
.vppl-testi-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.vppl-testi-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--vppl-bg-light);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vppl-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 147, 196, 0.2);
}

.vppl-testi-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.vppl-testi-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vppl-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vppl-testi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .vppl-testi-card {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

/* ================================
   ROOT VARIABLES
================================ */
:root {
    --vppl-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0B5F9F 100%);
    --vppl-white: #ffffff;
    --vppl-dark: #0f172a;
    --vppl-light: #f8fafc;
    --vppl-blue: #0ea5e9;
    --vppl-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* ================================
   NAVBAR
================================ */
.vppl-navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 5000;
    /* High enough for all sections */
    background: var(--vppl-gradient);
    padding: 15px 0;
    overflow: visible;
    /* IMPORTANT for dropdown */
}

.vppl-nav-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ================================
   LOGO
================================ */
.vppl-logo-wrap img {
    height: 70px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vppl-logo-wrap img {
        height: 45px;
        /* Adjust size as needed */
    }
}

/* ================================
   DESKTOP MENU
================================ */
.vppl-menu-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vppl-menu-link {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: var(--vppl-transition);
}

.vppl-menu-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ================================
   DESKTOP DROPDOWN
================================ */
.vppl-has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

/* Dropdown Box */
.vppl-dropdown-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 110%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 240px;

    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    list-style: none;

    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--vppl-transition);

    z-index: 6000;
    /* Higher than navbar */
}

/* Show dropdown */
.vppl-has-dropdown:hover .vppl-dropdown-box {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Dropdown Items */
.vppl-dropdown-box li {
    list-style: none;
}

.vppl-dropdown-box li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--vppl-dark);
    transition: var(--vppl-transition);
}

.vppl-dropdown-box li a:hover {
    background: var(--vppl-light);
    color: var(--vppl-blue);
}

/* ================================
   CONTACT PILL
================================ */
.vppl-contact-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: var(--vppl-transition);
}

.vppl-contact-pill:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vppl-blue);
}

/* ================================
   MOBILE VIEW
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Overlay */
    .vppl-overlay {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 7000;
    }

    .vppl-overlay.vppl-active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Panel */
    .vppl-menu-list {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 300px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #ffffff;

        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0;

        z-index: 8000;
        box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .vppl-menu-list.vppl-open {
        right: 0;
    }

    /* Mobile Header */
    .vppl-mobile-header {
        padding: 20px;
        background: var(--vppl-gradient);
        color: #fff;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Mobile Links */
    .vppl-menu-link {
        color: var(--vppl-dark);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
        border-radius: 0;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown */
    .vppl-dropdown-box {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: #f8fafc;
        padding: 0 0 0 20px;
    }

    .vppl-dropdown-box li a {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }

    .vppl-has-dropdown.vppl-active .vppl-dropdown-box {
        display: block;
    }

    .vppl-has-dropdown.vppl-active .dropdown-icon {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
        transition: 0.3s;
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Mobile Footer */
    .vppl-mobile-footer {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin-top: auto;
    }

    .mobile-cta-btn {
        background: var(--vppl-gradient);
        color: #fff !important;
        text-align: center;
        display: block;
        padding: 14px;
        border-radius: 30px;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: bold;
    }
}

/* ================================
   HAMBURGER BUTTON
================================ */
.vppl-mobile-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.vppl-mobile-btn.vppl-active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--vppl-dark);
}

.vppl-mobile-btn.vppl-active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.vppl-mobile-btn.vppl-active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    background: var(--vppl-dark);
}


/* --- Wrapper and Background --- */
.vpp-ft-main-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0 0 0;
    /* Reduced top padding for mobile */
    background: var(--vppl-card-bg);
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .vpp-ft-main-wrapper {
        padding-top: 100px;
    }
}

.vpp-ft-bg-animation {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--vppl-card-bg);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: vpp-ft-gradientShift 12s ease infinite;
    opacity: 0.95;
    z-index: -2;
}

@keyframes vpp-ft-gradientShift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* --- Wave Decoration --- */
.vpp-ft-parallax-wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 200%;
    opacity: 0.15;
    animation: vpp-ft-waveSlide 14s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes vpp-ft-waveSlide {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* --- Branding & Typography --- */
.vpp-ft-logo {
    width: 160px;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vpp-ft-spacer {
    height: 25px;
}

.vpp-ft-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- Social Buttons --- */
.vpp-ft-social-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vpp-ft-social-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vpp-ft-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    color: #1a749c;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* --- Navigation Widgets --- */
.vpp-ft-widget-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
}

.vpp-ft-widget-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 35px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vpp-ft-link-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.vpp-ft-link-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vpp-ft-link-list a {
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.vpp-ft-link-list a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    padding-left: 8px;
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
}

/* --- Contact Card (Glassmorphism) --- */
.vpp-ft-contact-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.vpp-ft-contact-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.vpp-ft-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vpp-ft-contact-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vpp-ft-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vpp-ft-contact-row:hover .vpp-ft-icon-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1a749c;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vpp-ft-contact-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
}

.vpp-ft-contact-text,
.vpp-ft-contact-anchor {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- Bottom Bar --- */
.vpp-ft-bottom-bar {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 25px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    /* Reduced from 80px for better flow */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.vpp-ft-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.vpp-ft-copyright {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.vpp-ft-designer {
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vpp-ft-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.vpp-ft-legal-links a {
    color: var(--vpp-ft-white);
    opacity: 0.6;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.vpp-ft-legal-links a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- BEST MOBILE RESPONSIVE ALIGNMENT --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .vpp-ft-brand-container {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .vpp-ft-social-wrap {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .vpp-ft-description {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .vpp-ft-widget {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .vpp-ft-widget-title::after {
        margin: 10px auto 0;
        /* Center the title underline */
    }

    .vpp-ft-contact-card {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .vpp-ft-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .vpp-ft-contact-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .vpp-ft-brand-container {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .vpp-ft-legal-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .vpp-ft-main-wrapper {
        padding-top: 50px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vppl-breadcrumb {
        padding: 6px 6px !important;

    }

    .vppl-breadcrumb a {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}
.custom-fs-18 {
    font-size: 16px;
}